Bed Bug Information

DEC’s Pesticide Control Program regulates the use of pesticides. We do not conduct any pest control activities. The tips and links below provide information about how you can control bed bugs. In most cases we do not recommend the use of pesticides to control bed bugs.

If you try the tips below and still need additional help controlling a bed bug problem, please contact a Pest Control Company in your area.

Controlling Bed Bugs: a Step-by-Step Guide for Alaskans

General Info

• Bed Bug and Urban Pest Information Center (Virginia Tech)

Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

• Tips for Travelers (Cornell University)
• Bed Bugs - How to Protect Yourself and Your Home (PDF 5.9M) (Virginia)

Control Bed Bugs

• Mattress Encasements for Bed Bugs
• Bed Bugs - How to Protect Yourself and Your Home (PDF 5.9M) (Virginia)
• How to Identify a Bed Bug Infestation (Virginia)
• Bed Bug Management - Vacuum Here, There, Everywhere! (Cornell University)
• Laundering Items to Kill Bed Bugs (Minnesota)

Bed Bug Pesticides

• Choosing an Insecticide for Bed Bugs
• Choosing an Insecticide For Bed Bugs (Printable PDF)
• Bed Bug Bombs - busted! (Pest Control Technology Magazine)

Landlords and Tenants

The Municipality of Anchorage has additional requirements for landlords. If you are within the Municipality you may call the Muni Environmental Health Services at 343-4200.

• Bed Bugs in Apartments and Rentals
• Bed Bug Action Plan for Apartments (Virginia)
• Alaska Landlord Tenant Act

Shelters

• Bed Bug Action Plan for Shelters (Virginia)
• Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Bed Bugs in Shelters and Group Living Facilities (Cornell University)

Hotels

• Bed Bug Action Plan for Hotels (Virginia)

Schools

• Bed Bug Action Plan for Schools (Virginia)